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Is Drooping Clivia toxic to cats?

Clivia nobilis

Toxic to cats

Yes — drooping clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists the genus Clivia (Clivia lily) as toxic. The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb-like base; signs include vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with tremors and cardiac effects in large ingestions.

What to do if your cat ate drooping clivia

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move drooping clivia out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of drooping clivia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten drooping clivia, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is drooping clivia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is drooping clivia toxic to cats?

Yes — drooping clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists the genus Clivia (Clivia lily) as toxic. The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb-like base; signs include vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with tremors and cardiac effects in large ingestions.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats drooping clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists the genus Clivia (Clivia lily) as toxic. The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb-like base; signs include vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with tremors and cardiac effects in large ingestions. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to drooping clivia.

What should I do if my cat ate drooping clivia?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is drooping clivia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Drooping Clivia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full drooping clivia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to drooping clivia?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full drooping clivia pet-safety